Help WPB Salute our Troops

You Can Still Help WPB Salute Our TroopsDeadline to Dedicate a Flag and Salute Our Troops is Extended
(June 20, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL) The City of West Palm Beach is extending the deadline to dedicate an American flag in honor of a loved one through the “Salute Our Troops” flag program. There is still time to dedicate one of the flags that will wave proudly over the Flagler Drive waterfront and honor the US Armed Forces during the 4th on Flagler celebration. The opportunity to participate in this unique and memorable dedication will now end on Friday June, 27th at 5:00 p.m.

The public is invited to commemorate a flag in honor of a veteran or those currently serving in the Armed Forces. For a minimum suggested $50 donation, anyone can dedicate a flag to a loved one currently serving in the military, a veteran, a specific troop, or even pay tribute to all who have served our county. Each person that dedicates a flag will have an opportunity to commemorate the flag with a special sign that includes a personal message and will receive a certificate to represent their commemoration. Those who are interested in commemorating a flag can register or download an application on the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach website at www.forgottensoldiers.org.

All proceeds from the 4th on Flagler Salute Our Troops flag program will be donated to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc. (FSO), a Palm Beach County-based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization which continually encourages and inspires our armed forces serving overseas by sending monthly care packages and letters of encouragement for as long as they are deployed. Since its inception in October 2003, FSO has grown to be a nationally recognized organization and has sent over 20,000 care packages. The military personnel who have been recipients of these packages know that they are definitely not “forgotten.”

The 4th on Flagler Salute Our Troops flags will be installed along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach and will be on display July 3 and 4, 2008. In an effort to maximize funds for FSO, more than one commemoration will be accepted for each flag. For more information about payment or about the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc., please call 561-369-2933 or visit www.forgottensoldiers.org. For more information about the Salute Our Troops flag program, please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at 561-822-1515.

4th on Flagler is celebrating two decades of fun! This free event is the area’s biggest and best 4th of July celebration featuring two stages of non-stop entertainment, a kid’s area, food and refreshments, the unfurling of a giant American Flag, the Firefighters’ Splash & Dash, and a spectacular fireworks extravaganza. Residents and visitors can enjoy the fireworks, food, concerts and fun along our City’s stunning waterfront. 4th on Flagler will be held on Friday, July 4th from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. along Flagler Drive in Downtown West Palm Beach, with the National City Fireworks Show taking place at 9:00 p.m. This event is produced by the City of West Palm Beach Mayor’s Office, Division of Community Events and is sponsored by National City, Wild 95.5 fm, Kool 105.5 fm, Mia 92.1 fm, The Gater 98.7 fm, WJNO 1290 am, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, Florida PennySaver, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Palm Beach County, The Town of Palm Beach, Jimmy John’s, Budweiser, Coca-Cola and the West Palm Beach Marriott. 4th on Flagler is a FREE event that is open to the public. For more information, please call
(561) 822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/4th.